City vs city
Cottage Grove, MN vs Minneapolis, MN
| Cottage Grove | Minneapolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,124 | 426,845 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | 2.2% | -0.0% |
| Median home value | $359,600 | $345,600 |
| Median rent | $1,644 | $1,329 |
| Household income | $121,452 | $80,269 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 28% | 33% |
| State crime /100k | 1,655 | 1,655 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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